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Our goal is to develop an inner discipline, a respect for self, for others and for the environment. The adults model these attitudes in a positive manner.The second and third year students are also positive role models. Rather than "don't run," we would say "please walk. We put our work away when finished. We carry things with two hands." Most rules in the classroom are developed to ensure the orderly maintenance of the total community.
Bobbie Lesko Bobbie is the Director of St. Peter Montessori School. Early in her career she interned as a Montessori Preschool co-teacher, which enhanced her knowledge of the childhood developmental processes. Recognizing that Montessori methods empowered children, she integrated those concepts into her teaching philosophy. As Director, she loves interacting with the dedicated staff, the motivated parents and especially the skilled and confident "Montessorian" children who will become the leaders of tomorrow. Bobbie has a Certificate and Associate Degrees in General Studies from Macomb Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Wayne State University, a Professional Education Certificate (K-8) and Educational Leadership/Administrative Masters Program cIasses from Saginaw Valley State University. Maria Martorana Maria is a certified Montessori teacher and has been working in the field of Montessori for the last 17 years. This is her 13th year as lead teacher. Maria is married with 2 children. Her oldest is a freshman in college and her youngest is in middle school. Both her children attended Montessori schools in their early, formative years and she strongly believes in the Montessori philosophy of education. Maria has an American Montessori Society Certificate from the Adrian Dominican Montessori Teachers Education Institute and an Associate of Applied Science Degree from Macomb Community College.
Linda Pittiglio Linda is begining her nineth year as a Montessori assistant. This is her fourth year with St. Peter and had worked with Maria at a previous school as her assistant. Linda taught catechism for 20 years at all age levels within the Archdiocese of Detroit. Linda is married with 6 children and 7 grandchildren.
Sue Andres Sue has been an assistant for eight years & is also the Before School Care Assistant. She has worked here for five years, took a few years off and then came back three years ago. Sue is married with 2 children and started off as a "montessori parent". She loved the philosophy so much she stayed to work. She believes her daughter's Montessori experience provided an excellent foundation toward their future education.
Sandi Kruszyna Sandi is a teachers assistant and this is her seventh year at St. Peter. Sandi is the After School Care Program assistant. She has an American Montessori Paraprofessional Certificate from the Michiagn Montessori teacher education Center in Rochester Hills, MI. Sandi has 5 children.
Michaline Chmielewski Michaline is the Christian Education Director & Teacher and has been a member of the St. Peter Community for over 20 years. She and her husband 3 children who were students at the Montessori school in th 1980's. For the past eight years I have worked in the Religious Education Department, four of which I have taught religion classes to the Montessori students. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Wayne State University, a Masters of Science degree from Eastern Michigan University, and a Preparatory Diploma in Music Ministry from Sacred Heart Academy.
Nanette Sonneman-Whitcroft Nanette is the Music Director at St. Peter. She went to Adrian College completing a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Speech. She then traveled for four years with the professional Christian theater company Covenant Players, performing throughout the United States, Canada and German-speaking Europe. Nanette furthered her studies at Oakland University, performing piano chamber music and earning her Masters of Music in Piano Pedagogy. She also teaches private lessons in piano and voice.
Carmen Valdez-Dotterer Carmen is the Spanish teacher at St. Peter. She is a first generation Mexican American who is very proud of her heritage which is filled with a rich Mexican culture. Carmen has been married for over 37 years and has three children and two grand children. She has worked in church ministry for almost 20 years and is volunteering this time with St. Peter Montessori School.
Jessica Jankowski Jessica is the PTO president. This is her fifth year as a St. Peter Montessori mom. Jessica and her husband sent both of their children to preschool and kindergarten at St. Peter. She not only volunteers in the classroom but also as a lunchroom assistant. Jessica enjoys meeting the children every year and spending time with them.
St. Peter Montessori is accredited by the Michigan Montessori Society which is an independent, non-profit organization whose goal is to promote, develop and disseminate the educational philosophy and principles of Maria Montessori.
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